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December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

EC To Hold Special Voting Today In 14 Regions

The Electoral Commission (EC) will conduct the Special Voting exercise today, Monday, December 2, across 14 regions of Ghana, excluding the Eastern and Western Regions. This important process allows election officials, security personnel, and media workers, who will be on duty

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024

Mahama Promises Farmers’ Service Center and Enhanced Trade Facilities in Ejura

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has outlined plans to establish a state-of-the-art Farmers’ Service Center in Ejura to improve agricultural productivity and efficiency in the Ejura-Sekyeredumasi Constituency. This predominantly farming area is one of the

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Dr. Siaw Agyepong Urges Calm and Responsible Participation in December 7 Polls

As Ghana gears up for the crucial December 7 elections, the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has issued a rallying cry for peace and unity, urging citizens to participate calmly and responsibly in the democratic process. Speaking

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

EC Addresses Ballot Paper Shortage in Five Constituencies in Volta Region

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reported a shortage of Presidential and Parliamentary ballot papers in five constituencies within the Volta Region. The affected constituencies are Keta, Ketu North, Ho Central, Hohoe, and Ho West. To resolve the issue, the EC has

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Partisan Appointments Trump Meritocracy in Ghana – Professor Ransford Gyampo

Professor Ransford Gyampo, a renowned political scientist at the University of Ghana, has sounded a warning bell about the negative impact of partisan appointments on the productivity of Ghana's civil service. According to Professor Gyampo, the practice of appointing party sympathizers

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Political Parties Sign Peace Pact Ahead Of December Elections

Political parties and their presidential candidates contesting the upcoming December 7 elections have signed a peace pact to ensure a peaceful electoral process. The pact commits all parties to maintaining peace before, during, and after the polls. The Electoral Commission (EC)

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

‘I Stand By My Endorsement Of Bawumia’ – Kufuor Amid Criticism

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has firmly dismissed calls to refrain from expressing his views on the 2024 general elections, following backlash over his endorsement of NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Critics, including Movement for Change flagbearer Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, have

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Political Parties Set To Sign Peace Pact Ahead Of Election 2024 Today

The National Peace Council will convene today, Thursday, November 28, with representatives from all political parties and their presidential candidates in the upcoming December 7 elections, to sign a peace pact aimed at ensuring a peaceful electoral process. The peace agreement

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Election 2024: EC to Limit Media Access To Regional Collation Centres

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced new guidelines for media and observer access to collation centres during the 2024 general elections, aiming to ensure a secure and efficient process. Under the updated rules, only eight media houses will be permitted at

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Election 2024: Alan Kyerematen Unveils “Fa Dada Begye Fofro” Policy to Revolutionize Transport Sector

Alan Kyerematen, the founder and leader of the Movement for Change, has introduced a groundbreaking policy called "Fa Dada Begye Fofro" — meaning "Exchange the old for a new one" — aimed at transforming the transport industry in Ghana if he